Almost 20 years ago, my wife Ellen was diagnosed with a rather rare medical condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome...
Blog Articles
Navigating New Terrain: How Full Legalization Impacts Medical Cannabis Users
In state after state, the story is similar: the legalization of recreational cannabis is having unintended...
The Absence of Action: Lack of CBD Regulation Thwarts Consumer Trust
When cannabidiol (CBD) became federally legal five years ago as part of the 2018 Farm Bill, advocates say that...
Tips to Consider using Medical Cannabis, part 2
By Ellen Lenox Smith Co-director for Medical Cannabis Advocacy, US Pain FoundationNow that you have learned that using...
Tips to Consider using Medical Cannabis, part 1
By Ellen Lenox SmithAs we work to remove the stigma of cannabis as just a social drug to get high, we need to become...
Senator Shelley Moore Capito Speaks Out for Better Pain Management
The U.S. Pain Foundation Applauds Capito’s Leadership and Support for Millions of Americans LIving with Chronic...
SSDI Webinar Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended our SSDI webinar on Dec. 14! Led by T.J. Geist, Principal Advocate at Allsup, the...
Speaking Out About Constipation and Chronic Pain
One common cause of chronic pain that people can be hesitant to talk about is constipation. Every person’s body is...
Celebrating Superpowers: A Recap of the 2021 Pediatric Pain Warrior Virtual Retreat
Boom! Pow! Woosh! Who is that superhero? It’s you! From December 3–5 and December 10–12, Pediatric Pain Warriors and...
Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program Helps SSDI Beneficiaries Regain Financial Freedom
By Paula Morgan For many individuals, chronic pain from illness or serious injury can make life a struggle....
Ins and Outs of Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits
Living with a debilitating illness or serious life-threatening condition can be extremely challenging. One vital...
Glossary of autoimmune diseases referenced in this edition
Autoimmune disease refers to a massive range of conditions in which the immune system, whose function is to protect...